Aladdin Data Implementation Lead, AI-Enabled Delivery - Director

About this role Aladdin Data platforms and services are designed to deliver industry leading investment data and risk analytics content to the Aladdin community, including BlackRock as the largest client. The primary users include investors, risk managers, compliance officials, investment operations and technology teams for broader organization applications. We are proud to supply the data products and solutions to meet the evolving needs of portfolio management, risk and performance analysis, investment compliance, regulatory reporting, client reporting and beyond. Our Data Implementations team of data implementation specialists covers end-to-end Aladdin data flows from vendor and client input data sets to security, portfolio, benchmark, and financial analytics output data for new and expanding Aladdin clients. The team works directly with clients and Aladdin Client Transformation specialists to understand client dependencies, business objectives and custom use cases to ensure Aladdin’s data and analytics are effectively enhanced, deployed, and adopted across each function and organization. The team also leads the configuration of Aladdin Risk and Analytics environments, critical client file loaders and risk and performance benchmark configuration. Our clients cover global, multi-asset managers or owners allocating across fixed income, equity, private markets, and derivatives. The team provides the data specialties across asset classes and data domains for the successful whole-portfolio modelling. Successful Aladdin data implementation specialists develop and excel in many cross-functional skills including client communication, project management, business analysis as well as hands-on data analysis and technology system configuration. Innovation is at the core of Aladdin’s culture, and the team is continuously solutioning for our clients and re-engineering our processes. At the forefront of evolving market and industry data needs, with each successful projects, we drive continuous developments and transformation initiatives to expand our solutions and advance our data products capabilities. Role Description: This role is a hybrid hands-on implementation and AI transformation position. The team is looking for a senior leader within the team to help manage our growing volume of new clients, including leading several data implementation specialists in the performance of their responsibilities. The successful candidate will directly be responsible for multiple projects, across all data domains and capabilities. In parallel, they will be redesigning how implementations are executed using Agentic AI and LLM-enabled workflows. This role blends execution credibility, systems thinking, and measurable change delivery. Key Responsibilities: Hands-On Implementation Delivery Deliver end-to-end client implementation projects, including requirements analysis, data onboarding, configuration, validation, and reconciliation. Operate existing tools, playbooks, and controls firsthand to understand delivery constraints and risks. Build credibility with clients and delivery teams through direct ownership of outcomes. AI-Driven Implementation Transformation Identify manual, repetitive, or high-friction activities across the implementation lifecycle. Design, prototype, and apply Agentic AI and LLM-driven workflows to reduce effort, cycle time, and rework. Focus on direct execution, solution building, and rapid adoption within active delivery teams. Partner with transformation and engineering teams to industrialize successful AI patterns into the standard operating model. Productivity, Scale, and Adoption Establish baseline delivery metrics and track improvements enabled by AI (e.g., cycle time, throughput, error reduction). Drive measurable productivity outcomes with a target of achieving step-change (2×) efficiency while maintaining quality and control. Enable adoption through documentation, demonstrations, coaching, and influence. Qualifications and skillsets: We are looking for quick learners, independent thinkers with new perspectives to challenge the way we operate and help prototype new solutions we can ultimately deploy to a standard implementation playbook. Individuals with strong technical and analytical interests would find leading and transforming the Aladdin Data Implementation practice incredibly challenging and rewarding in supporting their career development. Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree is required, with preference to computer science or engineering majors. 8+ years of experience either as an investment/data technology implementation specialist or with direct relevant user, development, service, or operation experiences. Familiarity with investment data and analytics is required; Private markets or derivative specialities is a plus. Demonstrated hands-on experience applying Agentic AI or LLM-based tools to automate or augment business processes, or equivalent formal training. Track record of initiating projects that enhance business workflow and improve client experiences. Strong track record of successfully handling and completing large and complex projects. Critical thinking and demonstratable experience using technology to solve problems at scale. Shown ability to work well independently or as part of a team in an innovative, ambitious, and fast-paced environment, run multiple tasks, adapt to change, and work well under tight time restraints. Comfortable working with clients and partners at all levels of the business including leading senior Steercos. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with Python and SQL preferred BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$170,000.00 - USD$225,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Our hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. Guidance on AI use for candidates At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. To learn more about BlackRock, please visit . We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube , X , and TikTok . BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.